BBG Gardens & Collections
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Can You Predict When the Cherries Will Blossom?
Brooklyn Botanic Garden does not have a crystal ball, but phenology can help you learn a little bit about bloom times. Read More ›
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What’s Happening to These Leaves?
These rhododendrons aren't wilting. Their curled leaves are a response to the cold. Charles Darwin first wrote about such movements in plants in 1880, but this response is a still not well-understood. Read More ›
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Trees to See at BBG
With fall foliage season upon us, don't miss some of the hidden gems among BBG's tree collection. Read More ›
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Rose Hips: Behold the Fruit of the Rose Plant
Roses are famous for their blooms, but they also produce fruits! They may be round or bottle-shaped, smooth or prickly, orange, red, or even black. Read More ›
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Look What’s Growing in the Herb Garden
The Herb Garden is in its late-summer glory now. Enjoy the photos, but be sure to visit to see the rest of the season unfold! Read More ›
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The Age of a Tree
How old is that tree? The answer to this question isn't as simple as you might think. Read More ›
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Quiz: What Is This Plant Called?
Try to guess the food- and animal-inspired names of some of the plants in the Annual Border. Read More ›
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Young Hawks Learn to Fly
The two young red-tailed hawks that hatched at BBG earlier this spring have fledged. Read More ›
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The Roses Are in Bloom
Don’t miss the Cranford Rose Garden at peak bloom this week. Read More ›
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Arborist’s Pick: American Yellowwood
BBG's hundred-year-old American yellowwood is blooming spectacularly this year. Don't miss it! Read More ›
